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Murder in an English Village
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
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Summary
As friends, the boisterous and brash American Beryl couldn't be less alike than the prim and proper British Edwina. But as sleuths in an England recovering from the Great War, they're the perfect match.
The year is 1920: Flying in the face of convention, legendary American adventuress Beryl Helliwell never fails to surprise and shock. The last thing her adoring public would expect is that she craves some peace and quiet. The humdrum hamlet of Walmsley Parva in the English countryside seems just the ticket. And, honestly, until America comes to its senses and repeals Prohibition, Beryl has no intention of returning stateside and subjecting herself to bathtub gin.
For over three decades, Edwina Davenport has lived comfortably in Walmsley Parva, but the post-World War I bust has left her in dire financial straits and forced her to advertise for a lodger. When her long-lost school chum Beryl arrives on her doorstep - actually crashes into it in her red motorcar - Edwina welcomes her old friend as her new roommate.
But her idyllic hometown has a hidden sinister side, and when the two friends are drawn in, they decide to set up shop as private inquiry agents, helping Edwina to make ends meet and satisfying Beryl's thirst for adventure. Now this odd couple will need to put their heads together to catch a killer - before this sleepy English village becomes their final resting place.
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- Linda
- 09-11-21
A Cracking Good Story
I chose this book because Barbara Rosenblat was reading it and I love her narrations. I did not know anything about the author. So pleased I picked it out as it was really good. It has a very authentic "vintage" feel. The characters are believable and you care what happens to them. I will now follow the author as well as Barbara Rosenblat who, needless to say, narrated this book beautifully.
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- Mixdell
- 15-06-23
Well plotted, well written, well narrated
I only purchased this audiobook because I have just finished the Amelia Peabody books by Elizabeth Peters and was feeling rather bereft. I thought that something with the same narrator might help, and it has.
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- jd 65
- 23-02-24
A quick listen
Not a bad story. As like the other reviews, the narration and editing were disappointing, and affected the enjoyment of the book. A good few twists and turns and a surprising outcome.
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- Tracy
- 31-01-24
Loved it
Easy listen. Fun credible characters with a good plot. Narrated really well and accents made it a happy read
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- Frangipani14
- 16-12-23
Very enjoyable
Good pace. Good characters. Good story. Good narration. Basically a good listen. Looking forward to the next one. Recommended.
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- James
- 26-11-23
Enjoyable
I will definitely look out for more from this author and this narrator. Really felt like a golden age of detection novel.
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- Cristina Rivas Graver
- 21-11-23
Easy listening
Enjoyed it , easy to listen , good narration , helps with my relaxing . I think I will try rest in series
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- sorcha
- 15-03-23
Excellent crime novel
Well written, excellent narration with well drawn and interesting characters. The setting just after the First World War adding an interesting background to the characters and atmosphere. Will seek out more by this author.
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- Helen L.
- 21-03-24
a great story
the way the reader brought me right in to the story I couldn't put in down thank you
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- Gaynor MM
- 20-03-24
A bit twee but I enjoyed it
Set in a time that has long gone, with all the conformity and etiquette you’d expect, just after the Second World War.
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